Pioneer Day Road Race

AUG
8
2026
Join Newport on August 8 for the inaugural Pioneer Day 5K, a timed community run beginning and ending at Pioneer Park. Family friendly fun with kids dashes, a race shirt and post race refreshments for participants.
Sat 8 Aug 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Pioneer Day Road Race takes place on August 8, 2026, in Newport, Minnesota. The event includes a timed 5K walk/run and a kids dash with 800 m and 400 m options. The 5K is presented as the first ever Newport Pioneer Day 5K. Registration is required for all participants, and kids under 12 may run free. The 5K entry includes a race t-shirt and post-race refreshments for participants.

Course and location

The race begins and ends at Pioneer Park in Newport, MN 55055. The 5K route goes through the city to Lions Park and returns along the parade route, finishing back at Pioneer Park. The kids runs are held as separate short-distance events near the main race. A fundraising target of $2,000 is shown for the event. Contact options and a race contact form are provided on the event page for questions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk
800m
400m